WTYE News
Unit 4 Board Announces Special Meeting
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board will hold a "Special Board Meeting" this afternoon. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and approve health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance for the district and discuss and approve district fees for the 2025-2026 school year. They will also...
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City of Robinson Announces Fourth of July Plans
(Undated) -- The City of Robinson has announced the plans for this year's Fourth of July celebration at the Robinson City Park. That was City of Robinson Communications Director, Karnell Fiscus. To learn more, find the City of Robinson on Facebook.
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RPD Announces July Fourth Traffic Enforcement
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. According to RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, the safety campaign will run through July 7th. They are asking all area residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely. He s...
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Robinson Chamber Announces Change to City Wide Garage Sales
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce has announced a new addition to the annual "City-Wide Garage Sales." That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the annual City-Wide Garage Sales will be held on Friday, August 1st, and Saturday, August 2nd. The Cross Street Statio...
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BBB Issues Moving Company Warning
(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about the dangers of hiring a moving company. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says among the complaints are "day-of-move price increases." Before hiring a moving company, O'Brien suggests you watch out for "fly-by-night companies," be wary ...
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WTYE Sports
IHSA Struggles to Find Officials
(Undated) -- Finding officials to work Illinois High School Association games is an ongoing challenge. According to IHSA Executive Director, Craig Anderson, the shortage is trending in the right direction, but it remains challenging across 16 different sports. If you are interested in becoming an official, the IHSA pla...
Jun 24, 2025
RHS Basketball Coach Announces Upcoming Camp
(Robinson) -- RHS Head Basketball Coach, Randy Bishop, has announced an upcoming camp. Bishop says the camp will be held June 9th through June 12th. Camp fees are $65 for any boy going into 6th grade through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Bishop says camp forms are available on the Robinson Boys Basketball F...
Jun 04, 2025
Robinson Lady Maroons Fall to Columbia Varsity Eagles
(Columbia IL) -- The Robinson Lady Maroons Softball came up short in a 3-1 road loss against the Columbia Varsity Eagles on Tuesday. After three scoreless innings, Columbia broke through in the fourth with a three-run homer, which proved to be the game-winning play. Robinson managed to get on the board in the sixth wit...
May 28, 2025
Lady Maroons Softball Team Heads to Regionals Today
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons Softball Team begins Regional play today at Greenville. RHS Athletic Director, Tara Apple, says the first pitch for today's game has been bumped up thirty minutes to 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m. to accommodate Hillsboro's Graduation Ceremony. She says as a result, the bus departure ...
May 23, 2025
Three Maroons Advance to Track State Championship
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys Track and Field Team competed at the Tolono Unity Sectional yesterday. The Maroons finished in 10th as a team. Three individual athletes qualified for the state championship meet next weekend. Jevan Wampler finished in 1st in the shot put, Blake Green finished in 3rd in the Long Jump, and Mil...
May 22, 2025
WTYE Obituaries
Patricia A. "Pat" (Crum) Artman
Mrs. Patricia A. "Pat" (Crum) Artman, age 91 of Robinson, IL, passed away Monday June 23, 2025, at 6:10 PM EST at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN following several days of failing health. She was born at home in Robinson, IL on November 16, 1933, the daughter of Chester and Jarvis (Kilburn) Crum. She...
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Jerry Lee Smith
Jerry Lee Smith, age 83, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:07 AM at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong. He was born on April 19, 1942, in Pike County, Indiana, to Zelta James Smith and Aileen (Waterson) Smith. Jerry was a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 196...
Jun 23, 2025
Eric Neil Pierson
Eric Neil Pierson, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many, left us too soon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, aged 55 years old. He was born August 30, 1969, to Larry and Diana Pierson in Palestine, Illinois, where he had a traditional small-town upbringing, playing in the streets with friends, being active...
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Joan (Brown) Garrard
Mrs. Barbara Joan (Brown) Garrard, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Peoria, Arizona on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Barbara was born in Robinson, IL, January 24, 1931, to Kenneth and Leona M (Beeman) Brown, the third of six children. She was a Christian of deep faith and was baptized at the age of 12. She met...
Jun 19, 2025
Mary Mae Carey
Mary Mae Carey lived her 92 years like a well-loved hymn-soft and steady in some verses, bright and joyful in others, but always anchored in faith. She passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving away. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Berne, IN, to Mearle and Gladys Chr...
Jun 17, 2025
Entertainment News
Anna Wintour Vogue shakeup as magazine queen steps back from power perch
Anna Wintour is seeking a new head of editorial content at American Vogue, allowing her more time to support markets equally.
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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson cause of death revealed
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died at 82 from respiratory arrest, with sepsis, chronic kidney disease and neurodegenerative disorder as contributing factors.
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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez celebrity wedding guests take Venice by storm
On Thursday, celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady and more were seen boarding various water taxis in Venice, Italy ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding festivities.
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'Cobra Kai' actor Martin Kove defends biting female co-star in newly released police footage
"Cobra Kai" actor Martin Kove explains to police why he bit co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim, claiming it was playful behavior while she described the incident as assault.
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Diddy prosecutors argue rapper used inner circle, money to cover up alleged sex crimes in closing arguments
Closing arguments by the prosecution in Diddy's trial highlighted claims the rapper used power and fear to force women into sex acts, allegedly believing his fame put him above the law.
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Music News
Neil Young Blocks the BBC From Livestreaming His Glastonbury Set
"At the artist's request, we won't be live streaming Neil Young's set," the broadcaster says
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Liam Payne's sister describes "immeasurable pride" of seeing late star in Netflix's 'Building The Band'
"You’re a star Liam, you always were and always will be" The post Liam Payne’s sister describes “immeasurable pride” of seeing late star in Netflix’s ‘Building The Band’ appeared first on NME.
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Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Dancer Arrested Months After Gaza-Sudan Protest at Super Bowl
"Troopers learned that Nantambu had permission to be on the field during the performance, but did not have permission to demonstrate as he did," read the statement
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Fans think they've cracked the code of Lewis Capaldi playing secret Glastonbury 2025 set with new single 'Survive' incoming
It would be the singer-songwriter's first time at the festival since 2023 The post Fans think they’ve cracked the code of Lewis Capaldi playing secret Glastonbury 2025 set with new single ‘Survive’ incoming appeared first on NME.
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Check out the merch available at Glastonbury 2025
See shirts and hoodies from The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Rod Stewart and many more The post Check out the merch available at Glastonbury 2025 appeared first on NME.
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